Arman Walker
@armanwalker.bsky.social
Economist, Entrepreneur, Finance, Economic Development
The U.S. economy shows growing inequity as affluent consumers drive spending growth while working families cut back on essentials.
Unemployment has risen sharply for vulnerable groups even as luxury retailers and high-end restaurants report strong business.
Unemployment has risen sharply for vulnerable groups even as luxury retailers and high-end restaurants report strong business.
November 20, 2025 at 2:59 AM
The U.S. economy shows growing inequity as affluent consumers drive spending growth while working families cut back on essentials.
Unemployment has risen sharply for vulnerable groups even as luxury retailers and high-end restaurants report strong business.
Unemployment has risen sharply for vulnerable groups even as luxury retailers and high-end restaurants report strong business.
Two Americas emerge as stock market soars and food pantry lines grow
November 20, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Two Americas emerge as stock market soars and food pantry lines grow
Las Vegas tourism plunge leaves casino workers ‘on call’ and struggling for shifts — without being laid off.
November 20, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Las Vegas tourism plunge leaves casino workers ‘on call’ and struggling for shifts — without being laid off.
Americans Are Addicted to Cheap Stuff
Because
Corporations Are Addicted to Cheap Pay
Because
Corporations Are Addicted to Cheap Pay
November 16, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Americans Are Addicted to Cheap Stuff
Because
Corporations Are Addicted to Cheap Pay
Because
Corporations Are Addicted to Cheap Pay
US citizens being swept up in ICE arrests: 'We’re now a country where you have to bring your papers around'
November 16, 2025 at 6:26 AM
US citizens being swept up in ICE arrests: 'We’re now a country where you have to bring your papers around'
Business owners and economists say ICE crackdowns are leading to a critical labor shortage —
November 16, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Business owners and economists say ICE crackdowns are leading to a critical labor shortage —
Voters in Virginia and New Jersey send a message: It’s Trump’s economy now
November 16, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Voters in Virginia and New Jersey send a message: It’s Trump’s economy now
Wendy’s Shuts 300 Stores in Largest U.S. Fast Food Cutback—Thousands of Jobs at Risk
November 16, 2025 at 4:57 AM
Wendy’s Shuts 300 Stores in Largest U.S. Fast Food Cutback—Thousands of Jobs at Risk
DHL Sees 32% Drop in U.S. Shipments as Tariff Change Hits 4M Packages with New Fees
November 16, 2025 at 4:53 AM
DHL Sees 32% Drop in U.S. Shipments as Tariff Change Hits 4M Packages with New Fees
DOGE
USDA head says ‘everyone’ on SNAP will now have to reapply
USDA head says ‘everyone’ on SNAP will now have to reapply
November 15, 2025 at 10:23 PM
DOGE
USDA head says ‘everyone’ on SNAP will now have to reapply
USDA head says ‘everyone’ on SNAP will now have to reapply
Cities around the world are finally fighting back — but for millions of ordinary people, it’s already too late. The worst housing crash in a century isn’t coming — it’s here, and it’s powered by profit disguised as innovation
November 15, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Cities around the world are finally fighting back — but for millions of ordinary people, it’s already too late. The worst housing crash in a century isn’t coming — it’s here, and it’s powered by profit disguised as innovation
Behind the smiling ads and “community” branding lies a system that turned homes into investments and neighborhoods into commodities.
November 15, 2025 at 9:26 PM
Behind the smiling ads and “community” branding lies a system that turned homes into investments and neighborhoods into commodities.
What started as a simple way to rent out a spare room turned into one of the biggest housing crises of our time. Airbnb promised opportunity, but instead it fueled corporate greed, gentrification, and record-breaking rent prices.
November 15, 2025 at 9:25 PM
What started as a simple way to rent out a spare room turned into one of the biggest housing crises of our time. Airbnb promised opportunity, but instead it fueled corporate greed, gentrification, and record-breaking rent prices.
Airbnb CEO Finally Admits It: “People Are Unhappy” - And It’s Killing the Housing Market
November 15, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Airbnb CEO Finally Admits It: “People Are Unhappy” - And It’s Killing the Housing Market
The Corporate Bankruptcy surge, highlighted in a recent report, reflects the mounting economic pressures businesses face as Tariffs increase costs and disrupt supply chains and weaken consumer demand.
November 15, 2025 at 9:21 PM
The Corporate Bankruptcy surge, highlighted in a recent report, reflects the mounting economic pressures businesses face as Tariffs increase costs and disrupt supply chains and weaken consumer demand.
US corporate bankruptcies are on track to reach their highest level in 15 years, driven by TDE, Trump Derangement Economics.
November 15, 2025 at 9:18 PM
US corporate bankruptcies are on track to reach their highest level in 15 years, driven by TDE, Trump Derangement Economics.
U.S. bankruptcies head for a 15-year high as credit jitters grow
November 15, 2025 at 9:16 PM
U.S. bankruptcies head for a 15-year high as credit jitters grow
“As families across Central Texas face increasing food insecurity due to changes in SNAP benefits and rising living costs, the Central Texas Food Bank continues to meet the growing demand for nutritious food,” Asturias told Storyful.
November 15, 2025 at 9:16 PM
“As families across Central Texas face increasing food insecurity due to changes in SNAP benefits and rising living costs, the Central Texas Food Bank continues to meet the growing demand for nutritious food,” Asturias told Storyful.
The longest government shutdown in US history ended on November 12, but food banks around the country continued to fill the nutrition gap for many families as they awaited the restoration of SNAP benefits.
November 15, 2025 at 9:15 PM
The longest government shutdown in US history ended on November 12, but food banks around the country continued to fill the nutrition gap for many families as they awaited the restoration of SNAP benefits.
Food Banks Continue to Fill Nutrition Gap as SNAP Payments Due to Return
November 15, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Food Banks Continue to Fill Nutrition Gap as SNAP Payments Due to Return
“Republicans have had 15 years since the passage of the Affordable Care Act and haven’t come up with a replacement…As president Trump famously says, he has concepts of ideas, concepts of a plan, that’s not a plan.”
November 15, 2025 at 9:12 PM
“Republicans have had 15 years since the passage of the Affordable Care Act and haven’t come up with a replacement…As president Trump famously says, he has concepts of ideas, concepts of a plan, that’s not a plan.”
“Lots of people will actually die because we don’t have universal coverage,” said University of Pennsylvania professor and former White House Health Policy Adviser Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel.
November 15, 2025 at 9:11 PM
“Lots of people will actually die because we don’t have universal coverage,” said University of Pennsylvania professor and former White House Health Policy Adviser Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel.
The government reopened this week without a deal to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies, which has alarmed health care experts across the nation.
November 15, 2025 at 9:11 PM
The government reopened this week without a deal to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies, which has alarmed health care experts across the nation.
‘Lots of people will actually die’: Health expert outlines consequences of letting ACA subsidies expire
November 15, 2025 at 9:11 PM
‘Lots of people will actually die’: Health expert outlines consequences of letting ACA subsidies expire
AI does not eat food, wear clothes, buy houses, cars...
"AI puts the squeeze on new grads — and the colleges that promised to make them employable"
"AI puts the squeeze on new grads — and the colleges that promised to make them employable"
November 15, 2025 at 9:09 PM
AI does not eat food, wear clothes, buy houses, cars...
"AI puts the squeeze on new grads — and the colleges that promised to make them employable"
"AI puts the squeeze on new grads — and the colleges that promised to make them employable"